The Dairy Podcast Show

Wisenetix

Do you want to be in the top 1% of the dairy industry?  Then learn how to improve dairy production with high-impact strategies and through a modern podcast especially conceived and designed by and for the brightest minds of the global dairy industry. Perfect for staying up to date with the latest research, trends and hot topics of the industry in a light and interesting way, while saving your time.

  1. Dr. David Cook: Machine Learning In Dairy | Ep. 201

    5d ago

    Dr. David Cook: Machine Learning In Dairy | Ep. 201

    In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. David Cook, CEO of BoviSync, explains how dairy operations can turn herd data into practical management decisions. Drawing from expertise in dairy nutrition, engineering, and machine learning, Dr. Cook discusses automation, predictive insights, artificial intelligence, and protocol compliance. He also explores how data systems can improve dairy efficiency, employee consistency, and herd management. Listen now on all major platforms! “The moment that records can provide insight and automate small decisions, data collection costs finally create measurable operational value for dairy management systems.” Meet the guest: Dr. David Cook is the CEO and Managing Partner of BoviSync and holds degrees in agronomy, agricultural engineering, and dairy nutrition from the University of Wisconsin Madison. His work focuses on dairy data systems, machine learning, herd management automation, and decision support tools that improve dairy production efficiency and protocol consistency. Learn more from Dr. David Cook on The Dairy Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you'll learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:11) Introduction(02:15) Data insights(08:05) Breeding automation(11:22) Protocol consistency(17:05) Artificial intelligence(21:35) Automated reporting(24:19) Final Questions The Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - BoviSync * Priority IAC * Evonik * Afimilk * Adisseo * Agri-Comfort * CowManager - Chemlock Nutrition - Natural Biologics - Protekta - AHV - Agrarian Solutions - DietForge - dsm-firmenich 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Dairy Podcast Show Instagram: The Dairy Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Dairy Podcast Show

    25 min
  2. Abbi Goldenberg: Hoof Bath Treatment Protocols | Ep. 200

    Jun 16

    Abbi Goldenberg: Hoof Bath Treatment Protocols | Ep. 200

    In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Abbi Goldenberg, Director of Sales and Marketing at Farm Inc., explains hoof bath treatment protocols and their role in preventing lameness. She highlights hoof health management, footbath consistency, and economic considerations. Abbi highlights why consistent prevention delivers stronger returns over time. Listen now on all major platforms! "Preventing hoof health issues reduces the frequency and severity of lameness cases, supporting better consistency in dairy herd management systems." Meet the guest: Abbi Goldenberg serves as Director of Sales and Marketing at Farm Inc., bringing a lifelong background in dairy cattle and experience across genetics, herd monitoring, and hoof health management. Raised in a dairy family, her work focuses on improving cow mobility, consistency in hoof care, and operational efficiency. Learn more from Abbi Goldenberg on The Dairy Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! Martin Folkema: Rubber Flooring and Dairy Cow Comfort | Ep. 187 What you'll learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:29) Introduction(03:32) Lameness impact(04:52) Prevention focus(06:06) Technology limits(08:25) Footbath variability(11:29) ROI evaluation(17:39) Final questions The Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Agri-Comfort * CowManager * Priority IAC * Evonik * Afimilk * Adisseo - dsm-firmenich - BoviSync - Chemlock Nutrition - Natural Biologics - Protekta - AHV - Agrarian Solutions - DietForge 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Dairy Podcast Show Instagram: The Dairy Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Dairy Podcast Show

    21 min
  3. Dr. Richard Paratte: Choline for Transition Success | Ep. 199

    Jun 9

    Dr. Richard Paratte: Choline for Transition Success | Ep. 199

    In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Richard Paratte, Global Ruminant Technical and Innovation Manager at Vetagro, explains the role of rumen-protected choline in dairy nutrition. He discusses metabolic resilience during the transition period and its relationship with liver function and inflammation around calving. Dr. Paratte also explores microencapsulation technology and practical ways to monitor herd performance. Listen now on all major platforms! “Choline acts as a methyl donor in transition dairy cows and contributes to metabolic pathways connected to energy use and cellular function.” Meet the guest: Dr. Richard Paratte is a dairy nutritionist with more than 20 years of international experience in ruminant nutrition and agribusiness. He earned a PhD in Animal Science and was a Visiting Fellow at Cornell University with Professor Tom Overton. As Global Ruminant Technical and Innovation Manager at Vetagro, his work focuses on precision nutrition, microencapsulation technologies, dairy efficiency, animal health, and sustainability. Listen to The Dairy Podcast Show with Dr. Richard Paratte on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you'll learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:32) Introduction(05:19) Choline explained(09:27) Managing inflammation(12:37) Choline study results(16:30) Herd monitoring(18:58) Product evaluation(25:34) Final Questions The Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: Vetagro * Agri-Comfort * CowManager * Priority IAC * Evonik * Afimilk * Adisseo - Agrarian Solutions - DietForge - dsm-firmenich - BoviSync - Chemlock Nutrition - Natural Biologics - Protekta - AHV 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Dairy Podcast Show Instagram: The Dairy Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Dairy Podcast Show

    27 min
  4. Dr. Laura Hernandez: Ultrasound Tools For Dry Off | Ep. 198

    Jun 2

    Dr. Laura Hernandez: Ultrasound Tools For Dry Off | Ep. 198

    In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Laura Hernandez from the University of Wisconsin Madison explains how ultrasound technology may improve dry off management in dairy cows. She discusses mammary gland involution, milk secretion markers, AI based imaging, and strategies to reduce antibiotic use during the dry period. Dr. Hernandez also explores early colostrum formation and transition cow health. Listen now on all major platforms! “Researchers observed early mammary secretions and colostrum related structures forming several months before calving in pregnant heifers.” Meet the guest: Dr. Laura Hernandez is a Professor of Lactation Biology at the University of Wisconsin Madison, where research focuses on calcium homeostasis, mammary gland biology, lactation transitions, and dry period physiology in dairy cattle. Research efforts also explore ultrasound technology, milk secretion, and strategies to improve dairy cow health during dry off. Listen to Dr. Laura Hernandez on The Dairy Podcast Show, available on all major platforms! Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you'll learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:46) Introduction(03:12) Ultrasound dry off(06:55) Gland structure findings(09:34) Milk secretion markers(11:17) AI ultrasound analysis(14:15) Dry off strategies(20:33) Final Questions The Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - AHV * Afimilk * Adisseo * Evonik * Agri-Comfort * CowManager * Priority IAC - Agrarian Solutions - DietForge - dsm-firmenich - BoviSync - Chemlock Nutrition - Natural Biologics - Protekta 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Dairy Podcast Show Instagram: The Dairy Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Dairy Podcast Show

    22 min
  5. Dr. Margret Vonholdt-Wenker: Rethinking Cow-Calf Contact | Ep. 197

    May 26

    Dr. Margret Vonholdt-Wenker: Rethinking Cow-Calf Contact | Ep. 197

    In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Margret Vonholdt-Wenker, postdoctoral researcher at the Friedrich Loeffler Institute, explains prolonged cow calf contact systems and their implications for dairy production. She discusses housing models, calf and cow welfare outcomes, management requirements, milk production impacts, weaning challenges, and practical adoption considerations across Europe. Listen now on all major platforms! “Calves in contact systems can drink according to natural intake patterns and develop within a social herd environment.” Meet the guest: Dr. Margret Vonholdt-Wenker is a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Animal Welfare and Animal Husbandry of the Friedrich Loeffler Institute in Germany. Her work focuses on animal behavior and developing housing systems that support natural behavior while maintaining health. With more than ten years of experience in cow-calf contact systems, she also received the 2024 IGN Research Award for her research on dairy welfare. Listen to The Dairy Podcast Show featuring Dr. Margret Vonholdt-Wenker on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you'll learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:32) Introduction(02:58) Prolonged cow calf contact(04:53) Welfare and health(07:53) Housing management(16:00) Foster cow systems(21:42) Weaning challenges(28:20) Final Questions The Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Agri-Comfort * Adisseo * Afimilk * Evonik * Priority IAC * CowManager - dsm-firmenich - AHV - Natural Biologics - DietForge - Agrarian Solutions - Chemlock - Protekta - BoviSync 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Dairy Podcast Show Instagram: The Dairy Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Dairy Podcast Show

    29 min
  6. Dr. Jess McArt: Hypocalcemia and Inflammation in Dairy Herds | Ep. 196

    May 19

    Dr. Jess McArt: Hypocalcemia and Inflammation in Dairy Herds | Ep. 196

    In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Jess McArt from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine discusses calcium balance in fresh cows, subclinical hypocalcemia, rumination monitoring, and prevention strategies for improving transition cow health. She explains how dairy professionals can more effectively identify high-risk cows and apply practical management tools to improve production and reproductive outcomes. Listen now on all major platforms! “Rumination time can serve as a proxy for intake, and help set standards for intervention when fresh cows fail to recover quickly.” Meet the guest: Dr. Jess McArt is a Professor at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine and Chair of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences. Her research focuses on transition cow health, calcium metabolism, dairy production medicine, and herd-level management strategies that improve dairy cattle performance and health outcomes. Learn more from Dr. Jess McArt on The Dairy Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you'll learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:34) Introduction(04:34) Prevention strategies(08:34) Intake patterns(10:54) Supplementation insights(19:10) Hypocalcemia prevention(20:57) Monitoring fresh cow calcium(23:19) Final questions The Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - Chemlock * Priority IAC * CowManager * Agri-Comfort * Adisseo * Afimilk * Evonik - Protekta - BoviSync - dsm-firmenich - AHV - Natural Biologics - DietForge - Agrarian Solutions 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Dairy Podcast Show Instagram: The Dairy Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Dairy Podcast Show

    26 min
  7. Dr. Larry Roth: Mycotoxins and Dairy Gut Health | Ep. 195

    May 12

    Dr. Larry Roth: Mycotoxins and Dairy Gut Health | Ep. 195

    In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Larry Roth, Vice President of Nutrition at Agrarian Solutions, explains how mycotoxins affect dairy cow health, performance, and nutrient use. He outlines risk factors, testing strategies, and emerging technologies like IgY and probiotics to defend gut integrity and liver function. Get practical insights that help manage contaminated feeds and improve herd resilience. Listen now on all major platforms! "The digestive tract functions as a protective barrier, and when mycotoxins damage intestinal cells, harmful substances can enter the body and trigger systemic health challenges." Meet the guest: Dr. Larry Roth earned his Ph.D. in Ruminant Nutrition from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, with prior degrees from Texas A&M University and the University of Wyoming. As Vice President of Nutrition at Agrarian Solutions, his work focuses on probiotics, forage utilization, and dairy nutrition strategies that support animal health and performance. Learn more from Dr. Larry Roth on The Dairy Podcast Show. Listen on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you'll learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:35) Introduction(07:14) Mycotoxin basics(08:53) Gut damage effects(12:20) Risk assessment(17:23) Multiple toxins(22:37) Testing strategy(29:47) Final Questions The Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - Agrarian Solutions * Evonik * Priority IAC * CowManager * Agri-Comfort * Adisseo * Afimilk - BoviSync - Chemlock - Protekta - dsm-firmenich - AHV - Natural Biologics - DietForge 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Dairy Podcast Show Instagram: The Dairy Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Dairy Podcast Show

    31 min
  8. Dr. Kurt Rosentrater: Feed Efficiency and Sustainability in Dairy | Ep. 194

    May 5

    Dr. Kurt Rosentrater: Feed Efficiency and Sustainability in Dairy | Ep. 194

    In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Kurt Rosentrater, Professor of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering at Iowa State University, breaks down what sustainability really means across food and agriculture. He explains why feed efficiency matters more than any single additive, how DDGS and ethanol co-products fit ruminant diets, and why systems thinking, not silver bullets, drives lasting results. Listen now on all major platforms! “Feed efficiency is one of the holy grails of sustainability. It is all about converting protein and energy into an animal product.” Meet the guest: Dr. Kurt Rosentrater is a Professor of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering at Iowa State University. His research focuses on grain processing, ethanol co-products including DDGS, and sustainable food and feed systems, bridging historical data with precision feeding tools to help producers make better decisions. Learn more from Dr. Kurt Rosentrater on The Dairy Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you'll learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:59) Introduction(03:18) Growing up on a farm(11:50) Sustainability across systems(17:42) Carbon scoring in formulation(24:49) Value of historical research(30:25) Feed efficiency as sustainability(37:13) Closing thoughts The Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Agri-Comfort * Adisseo * Afimilk * Evonik * Priority IAC * CowManager - DietForge - Agrarian Solutions - BoviSync - Chemlock - Protekta - dsm-firmenich - AHV - Natural Biologics 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Dairy Podcast Show Instagram: The Dairy Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Dairy Podcast Show

    38 min
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Do you want to be in the top 1% of the dairy industry?  Then learn how to improve dairy production with high-impact strategies and through a modern podcast especially conceived and designed by and for the brightest minds of the global dairy industry. Perfect for staying up to date with the latest research, trends and hot topics of the industry in a light and interesting way, while saving your time.

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  • Creator
    Wisenetix
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    206
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Dairy Podcast Show

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